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to winch
01
to lift a heavy object using a specific mechanical device
Transitive: to winch sb/sth somewhere
Examples
They had to winch the fallen tree out of the road to clear the way for traffic.
The team had to winch the equipment to the top of the building since the elevator was not functioning.
Winch
01
a mechanical device used for hauling or lifting, consisting of a rotating drum around which a rope, cable, or chain is wound
Examples
The sailors used a winch to hoist the anchor.
The rescue team operated the winch to lift the stranded hikers.
